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>> proposition 36 was drafted by prosecutors of the biggest counties, los angeles and santa clara to make a modest common sense reform to three strikes law. people that have committed non-serious, nonviolent third strike crimes. we will change the permit you get a big sentence, punishment. but life sentences is what we are currently doing in california, i don't think it was intended when they passed the three strikes law in 1994 and it's not effective in reducing crime in california. it's overcrowding our prisons. u.s. supreme court has already ruled that our prisons are unconstitutionally overcrowded. >> cheryl: you have a button on your shoulder. marc klaas i remember your case. >> polly klaas was kidnapped and individual that was did it was violent offender had been out of prison for six months that prompted the three strikes law which was in fact a law before the people voted upon it eight months later. to say the intent was not known or unintended is i think is present possible preposterous. >> three strikes works. it works very well. you have 50%, you have half the chance to be
>> proposition 36 was drafted by prosecutors of the biggest counties, los angeles and santa clara to make a modest common sense reform to three strikes law. people that have committed non-serious, nonviolent third strike crimes. we will change the permit you get a big sentence, punishment. but life sentences is what we are currently doing in california, i don't think it was intended when they passed the three strikes law in 1994 and it's not effective in reducing crime in california. it's...
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los angeles unified school district finished this middle school six years ago and state windows that huge window walls may not be properly anchored and could pose a risk to students in a quake. when they went to asking district officials for answers. >> it's not a perfect system in any part. they concede that thousands of school projects lack state certification. a spokesman claims most are simply missing paperwork. >> at this point we don't believe that any of those projects pose a significant threat. >> but some experts like earthquake consultant are not convinced. >> obviously the system is not doing their job. >> some school projects were being completed without adequate oversight. sometimes with dangerous construction flaws. >> what that tells me, that we're building school in california they are not properly designed and checked in the field to make sure they are properly built. that is a problem. >> back in 2002, the desa prepared aless of schools -- a list of schools likely not to perform an earthquake. nine years later, california watch found most had been unrepaired not rep
los angeles unified school district finished this middle school six years ago and state windows that huge window walls may not be properly anchored and could pose a risk to students in a quake. when they went to asking district officials for answers. >> it's not a perfect system in any part. they concede that thousands of school projects lack state certification. a spokesman claims most are simply missing paperwork. >> at this point we don't believe that any of those projects pose a...
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on the national scale we are expanding to serve over 1300 students, in chicago and los angeles. i'm incredibly proud to say spark is working. we have 97.5% of our students graduating high school or on track. >> cheryl: 95%? >> 97.5%. >> cheryl: so if people want to volunteer, what happens? >> visit our website and you can give one of our program directors a call. you will learn how easy it is to volunteer and our students would be excited. >> is there a charge for this? >> no, it is free for students and free for volunteers. >> how do you get your funding? >> that is a great question. most of our funding is from foundations and support from different individuals to show that our students have this free program accessible to them. >> so if people want to donate money. thank you so much for having me on today. >> cheryl: coming up next, it begin with poor kids and wanted to start a business. it's called build. it has a 99% graduation rate. we'll talk ab [ female announcer ] for those who love sweets, your season is here. let's just call it the baking time of year. you need special
on the national scale we are expanding to serve over 1300 students, in chicago and los angeles. i'm incredibly proud to say spark is working. we have 97.5% of our students graduating high school or on track. >> cheryl: 95%? >> 97.5%. >> cheryl: so if people want to volunteer, what happens? >> visit our website and you can give one of our program directors a call. you will learn how easy it is to volunteer and our students would be excited. >> is there a charge for...
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. >> we need an angel investor. >> and festival is affordable for families? >> our auditions, admission fee is $10 and you will be able to come to four days of nonstop perform answers from many dance troupes. children are free. we are looking for a sponsor to step forward so we can also bring children in free to the festival. right now we have very attractive rates starting from $12 on an average up to 48 on the high end. they are very affordable. >> so have you seen favorite moments at the festival. >> my favorite moments is all the dancers are backstage in their costumes with their live music and they are teaching each other their dances and their cultures and putting together collaborations backstage. we see that translated now as some of the groups are forming perform before the festival collaborating with their cultures. we feel this is what the festival, one of the highlights of what the festival can really do. >> cheryl: you wanted to say something? >> backstage in the festival. i'm sorry that the audience can't experience that. the people come togethe
. >> we need an angel investor. >> and festival is affordable for families? >> our auditions, admission fee is $10 and you will be able to come to four days of nonstop perform answers from many dance troupes. children are free. we are looking for a sponsor to step forward so we can also bring children in free to the festival. right now we have very attractive rates starting from $12 on an average up to 48 on the high end. they are very affordable. >> so have you seen...
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, i started this golf tournament in an effort to give $2500, to raise $2500 and since it to the los angeles armstrong foundation and say thank you. d into turned into $1.3 million and benefiting 21 different organizations. one thing i would urge people to do, if you feel like something is wrong with your body, go to a doctor. like the doctor said at the end of his segment, testicular cancer is young man's diseaseise and getting those yuck men to talk about their body is not an easy subject. >> cheryl: i wanted to thank you for telling your story to us. you are an inspiration. >> what should you do after a cancer diagnosis. what kind of programs and services are available? we'll find out [ female announcer ] introducing yoplait greek 100. 100% new. ♪ 100% greek. 100% mmm... ♪ oh wow, that is mmm... ♪ in fact it's so mmm you might not believe it's a hundred calories. well ok then, new yoplait greek 100. it is so good. ♪ as part of a heart healthy diet. that's true. ...but you still have to go to the gym. ♪ the one and only, cheerios work, errands, a greasy bag of deep-fried easy. â™
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is being to combat it and how immigrant families are becoming self-sufficient when it comes to los angeles waj skills. we begin with bob dulsky that is literacy tutor. thank you for being here. >> i appreciate being here. >> tell me about project read, what does it do? >> project read works with adults and children. in most libraries across the bay area you'll find some sort of literacy program. we have in redwood city we are serving 370 children a month and 370 adults. >> cheryl: that is huge? >> it is huge and close to one to one tutor to students. we have a waiting list of about 200 people trying to get into the program. the problem is we don't have enough volunteer tutors. >> cheryl: i have to ask how did you get involved? >> i'm a retired executive looking around for things to do. i was working with another organization and person that i was talking to mentioned he was involved with project read. he told me about it and went through the tutor training program and i am pleased that i did. it takes about 18 hours over weeks. >> cheryl: so when people come to you, how does the program wo
is being to combat it and how immigrant families are becoming self-sufficient when it comes to los angeles waj skills. we begin with bob dulsky that is literacy tutor. thank you for being here. >> i appreciate being here. >> tell me about project read, what does it do? >> project read works with adults and children. in most libraries across the bay area you'll find some sort of literacy program. we have in redwood city we are serving 370 children a month and 370 adults....